Starting in 2009, I began the journey of becoming a full-stack developer. As a lifelong learner I'm constantly researching and learning new programming languages, packages, paradigms, and development programs. Most of my experience centers around a blend of PHP application development, WordPress websites, database optimization (MySQL Guru!), and server management in various environments (AWS, Ubuntu, CentOs, etc.) - all of which I'm an expert in 💥

When I'm not working I enjoy hanging out with my family, playing games (Bang!, Uno, Unstable Unicorns 🦄), working on the farm, building animal enclosures, running, hiking in the forest, researching health and wellness, reading sci-fi books, watching funny TV shows (📺 favs are: Firefly, Scrubs, How I Met Your Mother, the Big Bang Theory and Star Wars) and playing the occasional PC game.

• 🤔 I believe in being a lifelong student and always learning
• 🎉 Fun fact: I love to create things and problem-solve. This matches perfectly with full stack development
• 🕊️ Historical fact: prior to full stack development I was a youth and family services counselor for 8 years. I understand communication, team building, and peacemaking
• 😆 I love to laugh. I work hard and play hard, and humor paves the way
• 💬 Ask me about PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, LEMP stacks, LAMP stacks, and anything WordPress related
• 📫 How to reach me [email protected]

"Do or do not, there is no try." ― Yoda
"The difference between average people and achieving people is their perception of and response to failure." ― John C. Maxwell
"Never give up, never surrender!" ― Captain Taggart (Galaxy Quest)
"Communication is the highway love travels on." ― Chip Ingram
"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." ― Ghandi
"Treat others how you want to be treated." ― Jesus

And for when I'm out jogging... 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️
"Fly you fools!" ― Gandalf 🧙‍♂️ 🤣